Ross Childs
Lead Technical Consultant @Three Uk
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Technical Consultant @Three Uk
Reading, GB
Recruited to work for Three’s commercial MVNO, SMARTY within their Digital function to lead their engineering, technical development and release governance across all partners and teams. Tasked with improving quality of engineering releases via change governance across partners, optimising and reducing system duplication resulting in cost and support efficiencies, and providing engineering architecture advice across web, mobile apps and backend integrations.Key achievements- Collated observations of As-Is identifying areas of enhancement & optimisation within DevOps processes- Compiled Digital strategy and roadmap providing various options to resolve operational challenges and reduce costs- Created key architectural artefacts to support project definition phase sizing inconsistencies- Highlighted RACI gaps within project activities causing delays and rework- Managed key technical partner relationships, resourcing and support models- Transformation Lead of Digital Transformation including procurement activities and operational change evaluations.
SKILLS
ABOUT ROSS CHILDS
Accomplished Technology Leader who endorses technical advancements and maximises efficiency through IT solutions mapped with business processes and commercial goals. Trusted technology adviser; harnesses gravitas and communication skills to influence and negotiate with stakeholders to secure buy-in to technology change and Enterprise Architecture (EA) improvements. Utilises a mix of strategic leadership skills and expert knowledge of information and cyber security technologies while championing technology innovation to drive competitive edge and aid organisational agility:• Introduced corporate documentation (Policy, Process / Procedure) and business operation approval governance solutions.• Transformed cloud infrastructure to robust, resilient, scalable and secure platforms using Microsoft Azure and AWS ecosystems.• Translated complex business strategies into robust technical platforms, frameworks, systems and digital services.• Adopted a motivational leadership style to empower and inspire globally dispersed teams of up to 13 staff.• Key IT partner for tactical and long-term road-mapping, impact assessment and change management.• Coordinated critical implementation programmes through introduction of ITIL standards and resolution of functional misalignments.• Educated leadership on optimisation of existing and future technology landscape to realise benefits in line with budgets of <£10M.
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